Pain Management

Whether it happens every day or not, pain can make it hard to get through the day. Learn about how to manage pain.

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10 Signs Your Muscle Pain Is a Sign of Something Worse

Was it the weights you lifted at the gym? Or maybe your pillow is uncomfortable? Or could it be something...


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10 Pains You Should Never, Ever Ignore

Pain that signals a life-threatening condition is usually intense, starts abruptly, and is associated with a number of other symptoms...


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14 Medications Pain Doctors Try to Avoid

Prolonged use of certain pain medications may lead to serious side effects or addiction. Doctors vary in their advice, but...


Common Signs You Could Have a Torn Meniscus

What is that nagging knee pain? Doctors reveal most frequently seen torn meniscus symptoms and what exactly to do about...


6 Foods That Could Be Tied to Fibromyalgia Pain

Consider cutting these foods out of your diet now and your body may thank you for it later.


45 Proven Remedies for Fast Pain Relief

Whether you stubbed your toe, are in the midst of a migraine, or are suffering from chronic pain, here's...


What Happens to Your Body When You Crack Your Back

The occasional "crack" of your back is fine, but doing it all the time, on purpose, may not be such...


9 Signs Your Back Pain Is Actually an Emergency

Medical experts reveal the signs and symptoms that indicate your back pain may actually be an emergency.

8 Expert-Approved Home Remedies for Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common complaints that bring patients into doctors’ offices. Although you should always see...


5 Signs You Could Have a Pinched Nerve

Symptoms range from a slight numbness to radiating pain.


7 Things You Do That Only Make the Pain Worse

Your thoughts and attitude toward your pain play a bigger role than you think in your pain symptoms. Here’s how...


9 Secret Reasons You Might Have Back Pain

Prone to back pain? Experts share common but surprising reasons for back pain and ways to make your back...


7 Types of Leg Pain (and When to Take Them Seriously)

That leg pain may indicate you just need rest—or you may have a more serious problem. Learn more about these...


7 Conditions You Might Be Mistaking for Fibromyalgia

Because there’s no test for this chronic pain disorder, your doctor may want to rule out these similar conditions.


Lower Back Pain Relief: Treatments That Really Work

More than 80 percent of adults will suffer and have to deal with missed work, healthcare costs, and the psychological...


Ice or Heat: What’s Best for Your Pain?

From muscle aches to sprains to headaches and more—knowing when to apply ice or when to apply heat could speed...


The Best OTC Pain Reliever for Every Kind of Ache

Did you know that the best OTC pain reliever for your throbbing headache may not be the best for soothing...

28 Secrets Chiropractors Won’t Tell You for Free

For starters, stop looking down at your phone to read this!


5 Hidden Muscles That Are Causing You Pain

Come and meet your piriformis, supraspinatus, and other muscles you've never heard of. When minor muscles aren't working properly, it...


15 Things You Need to Know About Knee Replacement

When a damaged knee impacts everything you do—even getting out of a chair or up and down stairs—you may have...


8 Fibromyalgia Symptoms You Might Be Ignoring

Tired and achy from your crazy-busy 24/7 lifestyle? If you’ve been suffering from these symptoms without relief, check these signs...


Wrist Pain? 8 Ways to Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Health experts offer tips to get relief from carpal tunnel syndrome pain to help reduce the feeling of numbness...


11 Symptoms of Shingles You Might Be Ignoring

Symptoms of shingles sometimes but not always include a painful rash caused by a reactivation of the chicken pox virus....

The 10 Best Meals to Eat When You Feel Your Worst

When you have a headache, nausea, sore throat, or other everyday illnesses, eating certain foods can help you feel better. 


24 Secrets Pain Doctors Won’t Tell You

Learn what pain doctors are really thinking when you visit them, and how you can better manage your symptoms.


This Little-Known Condition Could Be Triggering Your Sciatica

Not sure what's causing your back pain? You could have Tarlov cysts, a condition doctors sometimes miss.


6 Surprising Jaw Pain Causes to Watch Out For

If you wake up with a locked jaw or feel pain when you chew or yawn, read on to understand...


Got Back Pain? 5 Exercises That Can Make It Better

Don’t let an aching back hurt your healthy lifestyle. Stay active by choosing the right workout for your back pain....


15 Everyday Habits That May Hurt Your Spine

Doctors reveal the everyday habits, from using your smartphone to carrying a heavy handbag, that may hurt your spine and...